Sports

Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
Multiple local golfers had the opportunity to compete against others from around the Midwest as well as a few international athletes.
- Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
- Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
- All-star game brings 9 local baseball players to Kauffman Stadium
- Gallery | Ban Johnson Collegiate All-Star Game
- Community seeks to help football coach, family after house fire
Education

District foundations, community can help with school supplies
CLAY COUNTY — Districts across the Northland are hoping for a generous community to help with school supplies. School supply prices grew another 7.3% compared to 2025, according to many financial institutions.
- District foundations, community can help with school supplies
- NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
- Clay County 4-H Fair July 11
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
Outdoors

Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- HDLI celebrates Christmas in July with beer crawl
- 2026 LPRF Glow Run 5K Sept. 12
- Asian needle ant confirmed in Missouri
- MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
Sports

Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
Multiple local golfers had the opportunity to compete against others from around the Midwest as well as a few international athletes.
- Local golfers compete in large Maryville tournament
- Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
- All-star game brings 9 local baseball players to Kauffman Stadium
- Gallery | Ban Johnson Collegiate All-Star Game
- Community seeks to help football coach, family after house fire
Education

District foundations, community can help with school supplies
- District foundations, community can help with school supplies
- NKC Wheel Smart Bash to tackle e-bike concerns
- Clay County 4-H Fair July 11
- Kearney graduate prepares to enter U.S. Naval Academy
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
Outdoors

Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- Tomatoes struggle in summer heat
- HDLI celebrates Christmas in July with beer crawl
- 2026 LPRF Glow Run 5K Sept. 12
- Asian needle ant confirmed in Missouri
- MU Extension, MDC continue to offer free testing for oak diseases
News

Survey shows residents continue to rate Kearney’s strengths favorably
KEARNEY — The city staff and board of aldermen in Kearney have received the 2026 National Community Survey results.
- Survey shows residents continue to rate Kearney’s strengths favorably
- Missouri’s sales tax holiday weekend starts Friday
- Carpenter wins Western Commissioner Seat 2 by 54%
- Update: Clay County Election Board completes review of Aug. 4 primary election ballot irregularity
- Justus, Nolte continue on to general election
Community Living

Rebuilding Day sign-up now
KANSAS CITY — Rebuilding Day is Rebuilding Together Kansas City’s flagship program, and will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19. On this single day, the nonprofit’s goal is to repair and/or modify over two dozen homes throughout the community. Projects will range from yard work to railings to porch rebuilds, and everything in between.
- Rebuilding Day sign-up now
- Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market celebrates National Farmers Market Week
- DIVAS ON A DIME: Try easy, elegant dessert this summer
- SENIOR NEWS LINE: Check on possible danger of old cookware
- DONNA ERICKSON’S BEST BITES: Make cool summer pudding from England
Multimedia

Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
Liberty boys soccer alumni game Saturday, Aug. 1.
- Gallery | Liberty boys soccer alumni game
- Best of the Northland
- Gallery | Ban Johnson Collegiate All-Star Game
- HDLI celebrates Christmas in July with beer crawl
- Gallery | World Cup Watch Parties
Special Sections
Entertainment

Smithville Main Street District presents Hot Summer Nights
SMITHVILLE — This year’s Hot Summer Nights 2026 will be 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, in downtown Smithville at Courtyard Park, 118 N. Commercial Avenue. The evening includes live music from Curbside Pickup, a classic car cruise-in hosted by Northland Wheels and Branded Detailing, along with food and drinks offered by the downtown…
- Smithville Main Street District presents Hot Summer Nights
- MOVIE REVIEW: Brand new meh
- Northland Summer Singers presents 2nd concert
- 24 things to do in Clay County
- 26 things to do in Clay County
Opinion
Maybe next adventure should be volunteering?
You’re retired, or close to it. Your children are grown and have families and homes of their own. You have life experience, professional skills, and a desire to stay active. You also understand the importance of community, camaraderie, and compassion. What’s next?
- Maybe next adventure should be volunteering?
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